Astrophysicists are mapping a vast, hidden structure in space that appears to guide matter and radiation along a kind of ...

Interstellar travel could be possible, scientists say, but not in the way you might think. For decades, science fiction stories have proposed the idea of traveling outside of our known galaxy. This ...

Physics sets unforgiving limits on how fast anything can move, yet the same laws also leave surprising room for creative ways to cross the gulf between stars. The real question is not whether the ...

Interstellar travel has long been a dream, but getting to the stars is incredibly difficult. A new project is bringing the space community closer to realizing this dream. The Breakthrough Starshot ...

Is space so deadly that we’re effectively imprisoned in our solar system forever? Space is pretty deadly. But is it so deadly that we’re effectively imprisoned in our solar system forever? Many have ...

If you buy something using links in our stories, we may earn a commission. This helps support our journalism. Learn more. That project has come to fruition thanks to Les Johnson, head of that ...

An artist's impression shows the planet Proxima b orbiting the red dwarf star Proxima Centauri, the closest star to the Solar System - European Southern Observatory A swarm of tiny spacecraft could ...

The team claims this approach to surfing the solar wind could accelerate a spacecraft to high speeds in a short time while using almost no fuel. Share on Facebook (opens in a new window) Share on X ...

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Exploring beyond our solar system could have lasting impacts here on Earth, and scientists, creatives and industry experts gather at the University of Texas at Austin this week to ...

Kerbal Space Program has earned a reputation for being scientifically accurate in its depiction of the physics of space travel. For the sequel, Intercept Games plans to expand on this by introducing ...

This article was taken from the April 2014 issue of Wired magazine. Be the first to read Wired's articles in print before they're posted online, and get your hands on loads of additional content by ...